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Enhance your third-grade curriculum with activities that stimulate interest and understanding. These resources offer hands-on experiments, creative projects, and problem-solving tasks. Incorporate them to support skill development and make learning a captivating experience.
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Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 4 - School (PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, Children’s Literature, Literature, Grade 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Centers, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 4 Overview Fascinating reading comprehension passages, each with an array of activities included. Stories are written for the modern classroom and topics are designed to promote enthusiasm from each student. Each lesson contains a mixed questions section to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Full answer keys are provided. For a more detailed overview, check the section under the links at the bottom of this description. Passages Include 1.Don't Tell Anyone: Cherie likes to keep secrets, but her friends don't. 2.Roger's Luck: Roger never wins at anything. Will that change today? 3.Starting Third Grade: Mike feels uneasy at starting a new school year. 4.Bridget's New School: Bridget tries (and fails) to fit in at her new school. 5.Changing the Rules: Jenna changes the rules on her first day. 6.My Love of Art: Read about the author's love of art class in this lesson. PDF Version This is the PDF uneditable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 2/3 Links Fiction Set 1 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Food Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 4 - School Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 5 - Friends Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 6 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 7 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Technology Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Nutrition Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 2-3 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. These passages are perfect for the modern classroom. Whereas textbooks can become outdated in no time, any changes to technology or the world will result in updates to this product. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of fivecomprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Three of the questions will be MCQs and two will require a written response of some kind. Full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 2-3 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. As it can become quite mundane doing the same activities over and over, each lesson in a set will contain a different spelling and vocab activity . Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. As with the spelling/vocab section, writing prompts will vary. This includes research pieces, reading responses, poetry and creative writing prompts. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. Additional File One lesson will have an additional file. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages, Reading Centers, Reading Comprehension Assessments
My Thought Bubble Thoughts
Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
My Thought Bubble Thoughts My Thought Bubble Thoughts is an educational resource designed especially for educators, including public school teachers and homeschoolers. It targets students in Grades 3 to 5. This tool focuses on equipping students with crucial life skills by differentiating between what thoughts are appropriate to say out loud and what should be kept inside the 'thought bubble'. The Concept Understanding the concept of potential hurtful thoughts versus safe-to-express opinions can be a complex task for some children. My Thought Bubble Thoughts aims to simplify this learning process using an accessible and kid-friendly approach. It strategically combines story-telling with interactive activities to help children learn and practice this skill in a non-threatening environment. Packaged Components: A color version of the social skills story that's perfect for classroom usage. The vocabulary employed within the narrative has been meticulously selected so that students can easily understand it while maintaining interest throughout its reading, making it ideal for either large group settings or small circle time. To enhance absorption of the concept presented in the story, three skill-builder activities have been included which offers hands-on learning experiences perfectly suited as extended classroom tasks or even homework assignments. Bonus Features: The package also includes a black-and-white version of the tale as a Coloring Book Companion . This not only promotes further comprehension through imaginative creativity but also serves as an effective carry-home item ensuring lesson consolidation beyond school hours. On top of all these features is an Animated PowerPoint, orchestrated toward electrifying Distance Learning sessions by leveraging visuals along with instructions from afar. Providing practical lessons merged with entertaining methods, My Thought Bubble Thoughts can cater varied teaching styles while empowering young learners' understanding about emotional sensitivity towards others – competently filling any potential gaps left by traditional literary resources.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Communication, Classroom Resource
Paper Plate Skull Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Biology, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the fascinating students to learn the anatomy of the skull inside our skeletal system. The Human Skull The skull is the topmost section of the human skeleton. It is on top of the spinal column and makes up the underlying structure of the head. It connects to the bones of the spine at the neck. The bones of the skull prevent injury to the delicate tissue of nerves and the brain. In addition, the skull supports the muscle and nerve framework for the face. Paper Plate Skull Activity The activity is designed to Elevate both eagerness for learning and creativity for kids. Students will have fun creating the human skull, while learning the importance of the skeletal system. Bones Count This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Cut the bottom part from the plate horizontally. Cut out a circle shape and a heart shape from the black construction paper, then glue them onto the plate. Cut out 4 squares from the white construction paper. Write an interesting fact about skulls on each piece. Glue the squares to the plate as shown below. Decorate the skulls if you want. Materials Needed Scissors Glue/glue gun Paper plate Black & white construction paper Format Available in a PDF format.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Skull, Skeleton, Skeletal System, Skeletal System For Kids, Bone, Bones, Human Body, Science
Dominoes: On The Farm
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Nature & Plants, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games
These dominos include the matching word and picture. They are perfect for learning new vocabulary about On The Farm!
Author Better Teaching Resources
Tags Farm, Animals, Matching, Words, Domino
Past Tense Sample - Grammar Grade 3-4 (PPT)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Grade 3, 4, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Tests, Assessments, Presentations, Activities
Past Tense Sample Lesson ELA MCQS Overview: In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging journey to explore the grammar skills that make our language vibrant and expressive. These lessons are crafted to help students identify, comprehend, and effectively apply language arts skills in both writing and speech. Accompanied by free supplementary materials available for all topics, each lesson builds on the previous one, offering a balanced mix of direct instruction, interactive group activities, and independent practice. Through fun and creative tasks, students will learn to recognize grammar within sentences, understand their function, and use them to enrich their own writing and speech. Past Tense Overview: Includes: Past Simple Past Continuous Past Perfect Mistake Finding PPT Version This is the PPT editable and interactive version. There is a fillable answer sheet at the end. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 3/4 Links: Adjectives Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Adverbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Conjunctions Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Nouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Pronouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Verbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Sentence Structure Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Present Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Past Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Future Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Context Clues Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Defining Words Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Fill the Blanks Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Homophones Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Synonyms Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack ELA Review Questions Overview Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test for aesthetic purposes, as well as a review sheet covering most of the topics covered in the product. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic will include an introduction or example sheet to go through first with your students. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! In the Supplementary Pack Interactive Ice Breakers: Fun, hands-on activities that get students thinking about adjectives right from the start. Guided Practice: Teacher-led exercises that reinforce the day’s lesson, ensuring students can confidently identify and use adjectives. Group and Partner Tasks: Collaborative activities that allow students to work together to solve problems, categorize adjectives, and create descriptive sentences. Independent Worksheets: Structured worksheets that provide individual practice and help solidify understanding of key concepts. Exit Tasks: Quick, reflective activities at the end of each lesson that assess understanding and encourage students to apply what they’ve learned. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Grammar, Tests, Test Prep, Assessment, Grade 3, Grade 4
Transport Word Searches (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Technology, Science, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Word Searches
Wordsearch Series This wordsearch series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of wordsearches is built around a clear vocabulary theme, helping students develop word recognition, improve spelling, and boost topic-related understanding through engaging visual puzzles. Every wordsearch also includes a fun hidden shape for students to guess—adding an interactive twist to traditional vocabulary practice. These wordsearches are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for integrating into literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher tasks, or home learning extensions. Each puzzle reinforces themed vocabulary in a playful, structured format that keeps learners motivated. Transport Word Search Word List 1. Land Vehicles Car, Bus, Truck, Train, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Scooter, Taxi 2. Water Transportation Boat, Ship, Submarine, Kayak, Sailboat, Ferry, Yacht, Raft 3. Air Transportation Airplane, Helicopter, Hot air balloon, Rocket, Glider, Parachute, Drone, Blimp 4. Public Transportation Subway, Tram, Monorail, Rickshaw, Trolley, Cable car, Shuttle, Bullet train 5. Describing Transport Fast, Slow, Safe, Heavy, Light, Noisy, Smooth, Bumpy 6. People & Jobs in Transportation Driver, Pilot, Captain, Conductor, Traffic officer, Engineer, Mechanic, Flight attendant PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Wordsearches These wordsearches are ideal for: Morning work or early finisher bins Vocabulary centers or anchor activities Holiday or seasonal review lessons Independent literacy stations or take-home enrichment Each puzzle includes a themed word list and a shaped grid for students to complete. Word directions may vary (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and answer keys are included for easy checking. Optional vocabulary challenges or writing tasks can be added to extend the learning experience. Whether you're reviewing key vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or offering fun literacy practice, these wordsearches provide a flexible and engaging tool to support vocabulary growth in grades 2–5. More Transport Themed Products CROSSWORDS FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Word Search Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Word Searches PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science Word Searches (Set 1) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 2) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Wordsearches in Depth Structure Each wordsearch is crafted around a focused sub-theme and includes a visual puzzle shaped like a related object (e.g., balloon, gift, snowman). Students complete each puzzle using the provided themed word list, strengthening both content knowledge and spelling skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A shaped wordsearch puzzle with 10 vocabulary words A student instruction guide with search directions (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) An answer key for teacher support or student self-checking A Did You Know? fact connected to the theme for enrichment or discussion Themes Included The wordsearches cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Number Words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic is selected to reflect students’ real-life experiences and interests while reinforcing literacy skills and content understanding in a playful, visual way. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Transport, Water Transportation, Air Transportation, Public Transportation, Word Search, Ela Word Searches, Word Searches, Transport Word Searches
Brainy Acts
, Grade 3, 4, Activities
The Brainy Acts Teaching Resource The Brainy Acts is a comprehensive teaching resource designed to assist in refining logic and reasoning skills for 3rd and 4th-grade students. Balancing fun engagement with profound learning, this resource offers an array of stimulating exercises that aim to develop critical thinking abilities in learners. Features of the Brainy Acts Book: Deductive reasoning exercises: These hone analytical thinking by encouraging learners to draw conclusions from available information. Math-based puzzles: Engages students in practical problem-solving scenarios where mathematical concepts get real-world applications. Venn Diagrams components: Enhance logical acumen as students learn categorization and differentiation based on identifying shared properties or highlighting exclusivities. Analogies: Promote effective comprehension by explaining complex ideas through simpler comparisons or familiar instances. Linear-thinking puzzles:Clever tools included with the intent to sequentially channel student wisdom - an essential skill for future coding enthusiasts! In addition, The Brainy Acts, can be flexibly incorporated into learning environments – whether whole-group instruction during class time or one-on-one tutoring sessions; it also serves well as homework assignments, extending learning beyond school hours while keeping it enjoyable. The Strongest Assets of Brainy Acts A significant benefit why The Brainy Acts, is preferred by educators is because of its applicability across various curriculum areas given its transdisciplinary design. Teachers will appreciate how easily these pages fit into their lesson plans, enhancing the effectiveness with minimum fuss and preparations. A Skill-Set Beyond Mere Facts With 48 ready-to-print pages at disposal, The Brainy Acts is a cost-effective, multi-purpose and efficient tool imparting an insightful skill-set that encourages students to think, reason and understand more consciously than just learning mere facts.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Critical Thinking, Brainy Acts, Brain Teasers, Teaching Resources, Classroom Community
Musical Fruit Cards
Creative Arts, Art, Music, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities
These are Musical Fruit Cards. You will get Flash Cards and Rhythm Cards to use with your students.
Author Adam Brox Music Store
Tags Musical Fruit, Rhythms, Patterns, Music Notes, Flash Cards, Crafts
What Is The Kelso's Choice? An SEL Mystery Reveal Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
What Is The Kelso's Choice? An SEL Mystery Reveal Activity The "What Is The Kelso's Choice? An SEL Mystery Reveal Activity " resource is a unique teaching tool that caters to educators seeking an engaging approach for Social Emotional Learning (SEL). This resource, designed specifically for Kindergarten through Grade 3 students, enhances cognitive function while touching upon the pivotal subject of emotional intelligence. Resource Insights: This educational tool forms part of Special Resources content within the educational landscape. It offers multiple options to reinforce learning objectives in different settings such as: Active Board sessions Digital lessons or dedicated learning centers Besides, this tool’s versatility makes it adaptable for both traditional classrooms and homeschooling environments, allowing teachers to assign individual homework tasks. Main Activities: The core activity involves guessing Kelso's Choices based on single-picture reveals. There are total nine picture puzzles aligned with nine Kelso's Choices, thus enabling young learners to develop their problem-solving abilities. Editability Feature: An attractive element making this product stand out from its counterparts is its editable feature – developed using Microsoft PowerPoint platform which ensures teachers can adjust the activities according to learner requirements or align them with their specific curriculum needs. Potential Uses: Despite being adapted for whole-group instruction or smaller group assignments, "What Is The Kelso's Choice? An SEL Mystery Reveal Activity " resource extends beyond these functions by offering potentiality as: - Pre-lesson engagement tools - Post-lesson reinforcement exercises complementing other related topics such as Kelso’s Choices extension activities. Note: The mystery reveal activity helps to foster curiosity among students while simultaneously strengthening their analytical abilities in the fun learning process, making education an enjoyable yet meaningful venture for them. Ultimately, it enables them to think critically at a comfortable pace about life skills and decisions.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Emotional Intelligence, Problem-solving, Interactive, Puzzle
Sight Words Playdough Mat- Fry's 3rd 100, Sight Words Practice & Activities
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Sight Words Playdough Mat- Fry's 3rd 100, Sight Words Practice & Activities An engaging approach to bolster early literacy skills in children. In the field of Language Arts - reading, spelling, and writing specifically - sight words perform a crucial role for these basic skill acquisitions. The exercise of sight words - most notably the Fry's 3rd hundred list enriches children’s reading fluency and comprehension. This hands-on resource not only fortifies their reading abilities but also hones their fine motor skills; a vital developmental aspect within grades 1 to 3. Versatile By Design This Sight Words Playdough Mat is created for adaptability. It can be seamlessly adapted into multiple learning environments and teaching scenarios. It serves as an ideal fit as an interactive task during whole class discussions or small group work inside classrooms. Moreover, it works well as valuable homework practice that can be supervised at home by parents or caregivers. Enriching Resource for Both Educators and Parents The creators of this educational tool will value its simplicity matched with its hefty impact on bettering a child's literacy journey. The kit includes visually compelling playdough mats that introduce clarity into learning through bold letters against bright backgrounds certain to catch the attention span of young learners effectively. With its enjoyable design leading to meaningful activity results, it advances from mere word recognition towards proficiently scribing them down - a remarkable leap in any child's academic progression. Incorporate Sight Words Playdough Mat Now! Add the Sight Words Playdough Mat- Fry's 3rd 100 into your Language Arts lesson strategy or home education regimen now! Promote higher language proficiency in a fun and interactive way thus establishing positive association with reading and writing for your child.
Author TeacherYouWant
Tags Sight Words, Playdough Mat, Fry's 3rd 100, Literacy Skills, Fine Motor Skills
Suffix Y Sentence Reading Rings
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards
Practice reading words with the suffix -Y with these sentence reading rings. Students will read words with the suffixes -y in the context of sentences. Each card also includes a bold and colorful image to illustrate each sentence and to help students to learn the meanings of each word. What is Included: This resource includes one reading ring activity for the suffix y. There are cards each featuring a different word with the suffix y, with a sentence using the word in context and an image to illustrate that sentence. When to Use Early Finishers - If students finish their work early, they can use these reading rings for extra practice. Small Group Work - Teachers can use these reading rings to target small groups of students who need more practice reading words with suffixes. Independent Practice - Students can work independently at their desks to read this set of suffix cards. Morning Work - Students can read and review this reading ring for morning work as their classmates arrive to class. How to Make: Teachers will print out the pages and cut each card apart. Once cut apart, the teacher can choose to laminate the cards for durability. Then, use a hole punch to punch a hole in the top left corner of the card. Place the cards on a ring to create your reading ring, making sure the cover card is on top. Skills Assessed: These reading rings help with identifying words with suffixes These reading rings help with learning the meaning of suffixes These reading rings help students learn how suffixes change the meaning of words. These affixes reading rings are a low prep activity for teachers to prepare for students to use. Once created, these cards can be used over and over to practice reading words with suffixes in the context of a sentence.
Author The Connett Connection
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Tags Affixes, Morphology, Literacy Activities, Reading Words With Suffixes, Suffixes
5th 100 Fry Sight Words: Bingo Cards
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
5th 100 Fry Sight Words: Bingo Cards An engaging educational resource for grades 1, 2, and 3, this game-based teaching material offers students an enjoyable approach to learning essential sight words and reinforcing vocabulary skills. As part of an innovative strategy to impart Fry’s fifth batch of a hundred sight words, these bingo cards feature high-frequency words within a grid. Students mark off corresponding words as they are called out, aiming for five marked words in a row - vertically, horizontally or diagonally. Benefits of Using Bingo Cards Promotes fun and excitement amongst learners craving diversified experiences. Improves word recognition abilities with diverse high-frequency sight word exposure. Easily adapts to individual or group learning situations - perfect for whole-class games or personal mastery sessions at literacy centres. This resource promises effective sight word instruction that can be applied to multiple areas such as Reading,Vocabulary and Spelling lessons as well as homework tasks. Note: This pack is compliant with grade-level academic goals whilst also providing entertainment value - the ultimate solution! The Package Includes: A '5th 100 Fry Sight Words: Bingo Cards' PDF file (30 pages): A comprehensive tool that blends education with amusement for a fulfilling learning journey.
Author TeacherYouWant
Tags Sight Words, Bingo Cards, Vocabulary Practice, Reading Fluency, Language Arts
Guided Reading Level K - Using Your 5 Senses (with Lesson Plan)
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Language Development, Human Body, Life Sciences, Science, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
This Guided Reading Book - Using Your 5 Senses (Level K) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: Using Your 5 Senses Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Science (Human Body) / Reading Primary Topic: Using senses to gather clues and understand Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): K What This Book Teaches Best How to observe like a detective by starting with a question and looking for an answer. How sight can gather evidence by noticing details like footprints and tiny clues. How hearing can provide information (like movement nearby) even when you can’t see. How smell, touch, and taste each give different kinds of information about the world. How thinking and logic connect clues “like pieces of a puzzle” to understand what happened. Learning Goals Students will explain how asking questions helps begin solving a mystery. Students will identify what sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste can tell a person, using details from the text. Students will describe how a magnifying glass helps the eyes see “tiny details.” Students will explain how hearing can give information about something moving nearby. Students will describe how logic helps connect clues to make a clear picture of what happened. Key Vocabulary From the Text detective — a person who looks for clues to solve. evidence — facts or clues that show what happened. magnifying — making something look bigger to see details. rhythmic — having a steady, repeating beat or pattern. observation — watching carefully and noticing details. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: How can your senses help you find clues about the world? Comprehension questions: What does the book say sight helps you learn from a single footprint? How can hearing tell a detective something is moving nearby? According to the book, why are the five senses “keys to understanding the world”? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Vocabulary, Life Science, Human Body
All About Mathematics Interactive Slideshow
, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
If you need a way for students to learn about being a mathematician while thinking critically about math in a fun way, this All About Mathematics resource is for you! ******************************* Students will get to learn about the different aspects of mathematics including testing and observation, the mathematical investigation process, and so much more! Then students will have the opportunity to show what they know! They may create an acrostic poem, go on a number hunt, or drag and drop definitions on the screen. ******************************* After thinking critically about mathematics, your students will wrap this lesson up by designing their own math machine. There are so many opportunities for peer work and engagement through this All About Mathematics slideshow!
Author I Heart STEAM
Tags Math Lesson, Math Games, Mathematics, Number Hunt, Mathemetician
Geography Mazes - Set 3 (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Geography, Social Studies, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. Geography Set 3 Word List 1. More Countries of the World United States, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Peru, Egypt, South Korea, Turkey 2. More Famous Cities Chicago, Toronto, Dubai, Venice, Shanghai, Bangkok, Lisbon, Marrakech 3. More Famous Landmarks Mount Fuji, Sydney Opera House, Chichen Itza, Victoria Falls, Neuschwanstein Castle, Angkor Wat, Red Square, The Parthenon 4. Landforms and Earth's Features Canyon, Plateau, Delta, Glacier, Hill, Bay, Strait, Isthmus 5. U.S. States and Capitals California, Texas, Florida, Alaska, Hawaii, Washington D.C., New York, Illinois 6. People and Cultures Around the World Language, Tradition, Festival, Temple, Market, Music, Clothing, Customs PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Geography Themed Products Geography Crosswords (Set 1) PDF Geography Crosswords (Set 2) PDF Geography Crosswords (Set 3) PDF Geography Word Searches (Set 1) PDF Geography Word Searches (Set 2) PDF Geography Word Searches (Set 3) PDF Geography Mazes (Set 1) PDF Geography Mazes (Set 2) PDF FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Mazes PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Geography, Countries Of The World, Famous Cities, Famous Landmarks, Landforms And Earth's Features, U.S. States And Capitals, Mazes, Geography Mazes
Lava Activity
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities
Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about natural disasters in different countries. Lava What do you know about this natural disaster? Do you know in which part of the world this could happen? Have you ever read about the safety misusers that we could have to protect ourselves from this natural disaster? If yes, can you tell us more about them? Can you name other natural disasters? If yes, tell us more about where they are likely to happen? And how frequently? Do you like reading about Geography? What is your favorite country in the whole world? If you are going on a trip where it will be? Which country? What you are going to see there? Does this country has a famous place to visit? Do you like reading about Geology? If yes, what is your favourite topic? Lava Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic place. Lava This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Where does lava come from? Colour the parts where it comes from the Earth's layers, then write down how lava is formed. Format Available in a PDF format.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Lava Activity, Lava, Lava Facts, Lava Facts For Kids, Natural Disaster, Natural Disasters, Natural Disaster Facts, Natural Disasters Facts For Kids, Volcano , Volcano Facts
Comparing Numbers Worksheets Greater than Less than Equal
Math, Numbers, Early Math, Counting, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Classroom Decor, Worksheets, Workbooks, Centers, Activities
This interactive and attractive set Comparing Numbers Worksheets Greater than Less than Equal Worksheets Pages learners develop their original Comparing Numbers Worksheets Greater than Less than Equal Worksheets this set contains 30 pages in this set, each in each a different Digraphs Comparing Numbers Worksheets Greater than Less than Equal Worksheets of dedicated Comparing Numbers Worksheets Greater than Less than Equal Worksheet Attributes GeometryWorksheets Pagesto ensure a fun and structured approach to using a fun and type of work that useful; Each card is fun this edited set of Comparing Numbers Worksheets Greater than Less than Equal Worksheets is built in an elegant style that attracts attention this interactive and attractive set ofComparing Numbers Worksheets Greater than Less than Equal Worksheetsd esigned to help young learners develop their original Comparing Numbers Worksheets Greater than Less than Equal Worksheets skills through Comparing Numbers Worksheets Greater than Less than Equal Worksheets sexercises This set contains 30 pages. these printable Worksheets offer useful courses, this provides a useful course-rich practice, it is designed to help using resource grade 2 easily to learn about activities Comparing Numbers Worksheets Greater than Less than Equal Worksheets a fun and interactive manner. A collaborative learning activity added students. PDF format
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Sorting Non-Identical Fruit
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Math, Early Math, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities
In the "Sorting Non-Identical Fruit" activity , students will have the opportunity to improve their visual discrimination and categorization skills. The activity consists of a set of fruit activity cards, each depicting a different type of fruit, and six corresponding sorting cards for each fruit. Each sorting card will feature a picture of the same type of fruit, but with subtle differences in color, size, and shape. Students will need to carefully examine the sorting cards and use their critical thinking skills to sort them into the correct group based on the corresponding fruit activity card. This activity is not only fun and engaging, but also provides an early math foundation by introducing sorting and grouping concepts. By engaging in hands-on sorting and grouping of non-identical fruits, students can develop important cognitive skills such as attention to detail, observation, and reasoning. The "Sorting Non-Identical Fruit" activity is a great way to encourage students to work together and practice their communication and problem-solving skills while having fun. This activity can be easily adapted for different ages and levels of ability, making it a versatile and useful tool for any classroom or learning environment. The pages are clear of visual distractions which helps the learner focus on the task. This activity is easy to create - Print and laminate all cards, cut out the individual sorting cards and velcro to the corresponding activity mat. If you have a coil binding machine you can coil bind and create a bound activity book. You could also three hole punch the mats and put them in a binder or use binder rings for many years of teaching and learning. Enjoy, IFIO girl I'll Figure It Out
Author IFIO girl - I'll Figure It Out
Tags Sorting, Visual Discrimination, Early Learner, ABLLS-R B8, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, ABLLS-r, Easy To Creat, Sorting Fruit, Autism
Camping Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Writing, Pre-Reading, Vocabulary, Geography, Social Studies, History, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Lesson Plans
This camping reading comprehension with lesson plan includes: Visualization (on the front cover) Start your lesson by taking a minute to think and share something about the topic. Read the script aloud (slowly), perhaps prepare some music or sound effects. Student close their eyes and let their imaginations wander. Students open their eyes, read the question aloud and give them a few minutes to complete. Ask a few students to share or keep answers until the end to compare with what they learn in the passage. COMPANION VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE (EMBEDDED AFTER PREVIEW PICTURES IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION) Quick pause—thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here. Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. Give 1 minute for students to write what they already know (no pressure—best guess is fine). Read the five facts together. After each fact, do ask a student for their opinion, was it surprising? Set a purpose by asking students to highlight/underline one fact they want to learn more about during the reading. Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. First, ask students to look at the headings and see what they’ll learn about today. What do they know about the topic/heading? First read options: Teacher read-aloud (best for support). Partner reading (paragraph by paragraph). While reading, students underline important details, and vocabulary words they think may come up in the questions section. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Students complete the mcqs first independently, then review quickly as a class. For the 3 written responses, try to get students giving the answer with some form of evidence: “I think ___ because the text says ___.” If students get stuck, send them back to check the passage. Vocabulary Questions Practice seven key words from the text in this section across two activities. First section is scrambled words where students will unscramble three words given a clue for each. The second section is a word to meaning matching activity. Before starting, have some students read out words they underlined in the passage. Ask students to say the word and read aloud the sentence(s) around each word. Ask students to do scrambled words and the matching exercise in pairs then go through answers as a class. For the scrambled spelling task, get four pairs to come up to the board and write the words for extra practice with the other student reading out the clue. For the matching task, prompt students to give full sentences: “I matched ___ with ___ because ___.” Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Before starting, ask students write down 3 key ideas they are going to include in their piece. Ask students for ideas to share around the class to help those struggling. Pro writing expectations: 5–8 sentences At least 2 facts or details from the passage At least 2 vocabulary words from the previous page Students read their paragraphs while classmates listen for facts and vocabulary words. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers or to take home. There are several activities, each one requiring a different skill. Do some, do none, do all, completely optional - but you will feel reassured knowing every possibility is planned for. Includes summary writting question and additional facts. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions, written response questions have sample answers, vocabulary answers and if there is a summary question then a sample summary will be provided as well. Lesson Plan Included Customized lesson plan for this lesson is included. Lesson Snapshot Title: Camping Genre: Nonfiction (informational text with headings) Subject: Reading (Informational Text) / Social Studies Primary Topic: How camping began, changed, and stays respectful Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): N What This Lesson Teaches Best Explains what camping is and what campers might notice at night (lantern glow, smell of pine, owls, cooler air). Builds background knowledge about how camping shifted from travel/work to a fun hobby in the late 1800s. Uses a chronological structure with time markers (late 1800s, 1894, 1901, 1908, after World War I, 1960s) to show change over time. Introduces environmental responsibility through a “leave-no-trace approach,” including keeping camps small and taking trash home. Gives practice with text features (section headings) to locate information efficiently. Learning Goals Students will describe what camping is using details from the passage. Students will explain why people slept outside long ago and how camping later became a hobby. Students will identify key events and dates from the passage (1894, 1901, 1908, after World War I, 1960s). Students will use headings to find information about camping’s history, campgrounds, and “leave-no-trace.” Students will compare different ways people camp (backpacks vs. car/RV) based on the passage. Students will explain what the passage says a leave-no-trace approach means. Key Vocabulary From the Text shelter — a place that protects you. lantern — a light you can carry. demanded — needed or required. commercial — run as a business. approach — a way of doing something. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Lesson Plans, Ela Lesson Plans, Reading Comprehension Lesson Plans, Pre-reading, Social Studies Lesson Plans, Geography, History
3D Shapes & Properties Activity
Shapes, Early Math, Math, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about STEM. 3D Shapes & Properties Do you like STEM subjects? what is your favorite one? Have you ever tried to plant a seed? If yes, tell us more about it. Or have you ever tried to invent something? If yes, tell us more about it. And how do you think it will help us? Have you ever seen a microorganism under a microscope? What was it? And how it looked like? Mathematics is a marvelous subject. Let' sharpen our brains and solve some equations. Do you like timetable tricks? What is your favorite one? Do you know how to code? Have you ever created an app or a game before? If yes, how was it like? 3D Shapes & Properties Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic topic. 3D Shapes & Properties This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Look for things around your house that match each shape, draw them on the frames, then write down how many faces/ surfaces, edges, and vertices they have. Format Available in a PDF format.
Author Educational Voice
Tags 3D Shapes & Properties Activity, 3D Shapes Activity, 3D Shapes Properties Activity, 3D Shapes , 3D Shapes Properties, 3D Shapes Facts, 3D Shapes Facts For Kids, 3D Shape, Shapes, Shapes Pro[erties
Verb Song Packet
Creative Arts, Art, ELA, Music, Grammar, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities
We are always looking for ways to teach our students new skills. Being able to tailor instruction to their learning styles is just one effective way to increase student engagement and set students up for success. Many of our students, from year to year, are visual and auditory learners. Most children (and even adults) can attest to their ability to better retain information that they have learned through music and song. Because of this, my resources seek to teach students skills through song. This particular resource is a Verbs Song Packet. This can be used in your Language Arts classroom with your 1st and 2nd grade students. Your 3rd grade students would also benefit if they needed additional support with this skill. Included in this resource: --Verb Song MP3 file --Verb Song MP4 video Student will love learning and reviewing this grammar skill with the many options included here. You can use this packet to introduce verbs and then use it again to review verbs later on. I hope you enjoy! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at kathy@audiomemory.com .
Author Audio Memory
Tags Verb Songs, Song Lyrics, Sheet Music, Language Arts, Grammar Songs, Audio Memory, Music Activity, Visual Learners, Learning Styles
DOMINÓ GAME OF MULTIPLICACION | Lego Themed
Math, Multiplication and Division, Division, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games
GENERAL INTRODUCTION OF THE TOPIC: Multiplication is one of the operations that many children fear because they have to memorize a lot of operations, but don't worry anymore because this time we bring you these fantastic domino tiles with which your children can practice multiplication in a fun and fun way. didactics SCIENTIFIC BASIS: It has been proven that through play, children learn better, so for that reason on this occasion we bring you this domino game with which your children can play and learn multiplication. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: Please now read the following product information carefully so that you know what it is about and make the decision to download it now. 1. Product name: The title of this product is "24 dominoes of multiplication from 1 to 12" 2. Number of pages: This document is made up of 6 pages, on each page you will find 4 dominoes, so in the end you will have 24 dominoes available. 3. Is it editable or not? It is not editable. 4. Theme: Multiplication from 1 to 12. 5. Document version: PDF document, A4 size. 6. Color or white/black: Available in colors. 7. Aimed at children of ages: For children from 7 to 12 years old. SECONDARY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: 8. Area: Math. 9. Keywords: multiplication, domino, domino game, puzzle, multiplication games . 10. How do I print it? Print this document in A4 format. In colors. 11. How to apply it in class? Apply it in groups of 2 to 3 children. 12. Will you need extra elements to use this sheet? Yes, you will need scissors. 13. Standards: It was not developed based on any specific standard. 14: Answer key: It does not contain an attached answer key. 15. Variations in its application: You can use this resource in multiple ways, it all depends on the creativity of the teacher or learning guide. This file is for personal use only. It is not allowed to be resold or shared with others.
Author EDITORIAL LAURA EDUCA
Tags Domino, Domino Puzzle, Puzzle, Math Game, Free Resource
Recycling Workshop Home-School Connection
Social Studies, Grade 3, Activities, Projects
Have you been learning about the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle? Now that your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade students know what it means to recycle, it's time to put that concept into action. Students will find an object at home that would otherwise be trash and recycle it into something wonderful! Once they've completed their projects at home, they will bring them to school and get going on the second part of the workshop, which is a how-to writing outlining the steps they took to recycle their objects. Students will introduce their projects, discuss transition words, draw pictures of each step, and write a final draft. As a conclusion to the workshop, students will show their completed objects to the class and share their completed how-to writings with their classmates. The ultimate objectives are to put recycling into action, write a clear how-to essay so others can do the same at home, and share those essays with others. It's been a crowd favorite for three years running! In this product you will find a letter to send home to parents and students outlining the at-home expectations for the project, an outline for a rough draft of the how-to writing with a section dedicated to possible transition words for each step of their project, and a page for students to write a final draft. There's even a spot for pictures of the students with their projects! Finally, a rubric for assessment has been included and covers both the written and oral parts of the workshop. Here are other similar resources for you to enjoy: https://teachsimple.com/product/fraction-clip-art https://teachsimple.com/product/living-and-non-living-terrarium-packet https://teachsimple.com/product/force-and-motion-science-experiment https://teachsimple.com/product/ocean-animal-report https://teachsimple.com/product/graphing-activities-packet https://teachsimple.com/product/3rd-grade-math-review-game You can find more resources at my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/at-the-core
Author At the Core
Tags Earth Day, Writing Project, How To Writing, At The Core
Windmills Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Science, Technology, Physics, History, Social Studies, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Lesson Plans
This windmills reading comprehension with lesson plan includes: Visualization (on the front cover) Start your lesson by taking a minute to think and share something about the topic. Read the script aloud (slowly), perhaps prepare some music or sound effects. Student close their eyes and let their imaginations wander. Students open their eyes, read the question aloud and give them a few minutes to complete. Ask a few students to share or keep answers until the end to compare with what they learn in the passage. Quick pause—thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here. Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. Give 1 minute for students to write what they already know (no pressure—best guess is fine). Read the five facts together. After each fact, do ask a student for their opinion, was it surprising? Set a purpose by asking students to highlight/underline one fact they want to learn more about during the reading. Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. First, ask students to look at the headings and see what they’ll learn about today. What do they know about the topic/heading? First read options: Teacher read-aloud (best for support). Partner reading (paragraph by paragraph). While reading, students underline important details, and vocabulary words they think may come up in the questions section. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Students complete the mcqs first independently, then review quickly as a class. For the 3 written responses, try to get students giving the answer with some form of evidence: “I think ___ because the text says ___.” If students get stuck, send them back to check the passage. Vocabulary Questions Practice seven key words from the text in this section across two activities. First section is scrambled words where students will unscramble three words given a clue for each. The second section is a word to meaning matching activity. Before starting, have some students read out words they underlined in the passage. Ask students to say the word and read aloud the sentence(s) around each word. Ask students to do scrambled words and the matching exercise in pairs then go through answers as a class. For the scrambled spelling task, get four pairs to come up to the board and write the words for extra practice with the other student reading out the clue. For the matching task, prompt students to give full sentences: “I matched ___ with ___ because ___.” Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Before starting, ask students write down 3 key ideas they are going to include in their piece. Ask students for ideas to share around the class to help those struggling. Pro writing expectations: 5–8 sentences At least 2 facts or details from the passage At least 2 vocabulary words from the previous page Students read their paragraphs while classmates listen for facts and vocabulary words. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers or to take home. There are several activities, each one requiring a different skill. Do some, do none, do all, completely optional - but you will feel reassured knowing every possibility is planned for. Includes summary writting question. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions, written response questions have sample answers, vocabulary answers and if there is a summary question then a sample summary will be provided as well. Lesson Plan Included Customized lesson plan for this lesson is included. Lesson Snapshot Title: Windmills Genre: Nonfiction (informational text) Subject: Science & Technology / Social Studies (history of technology) Primary Topic: How windmills evolved to do work Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): Q What This Lesson Teaches Best Explains how people learned wind’s “steady push” could do work like grinding grain . Traces a clear history of windmills over time (western Asia → Europe → modern wind turbines). Shows how windmills were redesigned to solve problems in different places , such as pumping water out of low, wet land into canals. Introduces how modern wind turbines make electricity using lift , spinning blades, a shaft, and a generator . Learning Goals Students will describe how early windmills helped with grinding grain, using details from the passage. Students will identify where and when the text says the panemone was used. Students will explain how some European windmills were built to turn and face the wind. Students will describe how Dutch engineers used windmills to move water and help make dry land. Students will explain how a wind turbine makes electricity, based on the final section. Key Vocabulary From the Text panemone — an early windmill with cloth sails behind walls. shaft — a rod that turns to power a machine. millstones — heavy stones that grind wheat and rye into flour. canals — built waterways that carry water away from land. generator — a machine a spinning shaft turns to make electricity. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Lesson Plans, Ela Lesson Plans, Reading Comprehension Lesson Plans, Pre-reading, Science Lesson Plans, History Lesson Plans, Technology